Baking bread: from grain to Roman bread
How was grain processed 2000 years ago to make bread?
Students learn step by step how to bake bread as it would have been done during the Roman period: they grind the grain on a Roman stone mill as a group. Kneading the dough and shaping the bread is then up to each student’s own creativity. The breads are then all placed in a reconstructed wood-burning oven and each student can take home his or her bread while it is still warm and deliciously fragrant.
Information
Offer for
Age
4th–6th grade (10–12 years of age); older children according to arrangement
Group size
12–25 pupils; up to 28 pupils according to arrangement (a themed tour is part of the course)
Possible languages
DE, on request: FR, EN
Implementation
Dates
01. April 2025 - 12. October 2025
Duration
2h30
Time
Mon–Fri, 9.30–12.00 and 13.00–15.30
Organisation
Meeting point
Bronze town model in front of the ancient theater
Accompanying persons
2 accompanying adults, who will support the course leader and take an active part in the course activities
Booking
No later than 10 working days before the desired date through our customer service
Costs
Price
CHF 200.-
Payment
Payment in advance at the museum ticket office
Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. The workshops take place in unheated rooms. Warm clothing is recommended in cool weather.
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
Dieser Workshop bietet viele taktile Erlebnisse, Gerüche und Geschmäcker von Lebensmitteln.
Texte und Bilder sind nicht taktil aufbereitet.
Unser Vermittlungspersonal beschreibt Ihnen visuelle Informationen gerne. -
Impaired mobility
The bakehouse is wheelchair accessible. A gravel path about 20 metres long leads from the theatre to the bakehouse.
It is difficult to turn the large mill from a wheelchair. An authentic hand mill is available, which can also be operated from a wheelchair with a little effort. -
Learning disability
This offer encourages participation. The process of baking bread involves working with grain, flour and dough. Puzzle sheets and games are available.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, assistive technologies are not currently available for this offer. Sign language interpretation on request.
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Impairment due to age
Es stehen Sitzgelegenheiten zur Verfügung.